Candidate Performance Data: 2013-2014

In 2013-2014, 47 candidates completed Grace College education programs and took the state required licensing exams. In 2012-2013, 55 candidates completed Grace College education programs and took the state required licensing exams. In 2011-2012, 63 candidates completed Grace College education programs and took the state required licensing exams. The chart below shows the pass rates for each of the education programs.

Institutional Pass Rates

2011-2012

2012-2013

2013-2014

3 Yr.

All Programs

93.7%

91%

89%

91.5%

Art (All Grades)

100%

-

100%

100%

Elementary Education

97.4%

89.5%

85%

91%

English Education (Grades 5-12)

100%

100%

100%

100%

Life Science Education (Grades 5-12)

-

100%

100%

100%

Math Education (Grades 5-12)

87.5%

100%

100%

93%

PE/Health (All Grades)

100%

-

-

100%

Social Studies Education (Grades 5-12)

100%

100%

75%

92%

Spanish Education (All Grades)

50%

50%

100%

67%

Special Education

100%

100%

100%

100%

Graduate survey data

When asked to rate their preparation in the School of Education, 88% reported that they felt either “Very well prepared” or “Well prepared” for their work as teachers.(N=469 with 86 responses for an 18% return rate)

Average GPA of program graduates.

The 2013-2014 graduates of the degree programs in the School of Education have shown commendable academic ability. The average GPA for combined Elementary Education and Secondary Education graduates is 3.61.

Job Placement Rates

From a survey of graduates of the School of Education, 65% obtained teaching positions immediately following graduation. Others were not employed as teachers until more than a year after graduation. For all respondents, 86 of 476 total, 86% of graduates were employed as teachers.

Graduation Rates

For each of the previous three years, 100% of eligible candidates in education programs have graduated.